Unholy Wars: Afghanistan, America and International Terrorism by John K. Cooley is a gripping and deeply researched account of how the global networks of modern terrorism were born out of Cold War geopolitics.

Cooley, an experienced journalist and Middle East expert, exposes the complex web of U.S. and Western involvement in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, the arming and training of Islamist fighters, and how those strategies later fueled the rise of Al-Qaeda and global jihad.

Through compelling analysis and first-hand reporting, Cooley traces the historical and political forces that turned Afghanistan into the epicenter of international conflict. This book reveals how intelligence agencies, oil interests, and religious ideologies intertwined to create one of the most dangerous legacies of modern times.

A must-read for those interested in terrorism studies, U.S. foreign policy, Middle Eastern history, and global security, Unholy Wars remains a timeless investigation into the unintended consequences of political manipulation and covert warfare.

Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK

Pages : 299